Book · 2018 · Autographs
The Magic of Handwriting. The Pedro Corrêa do Lago Collection
Why people recommend it
The Magic of Handwriting. The Pedro Corrêa do Lago Collection by Christine Nelson is a comprehensive exhibition catalog featuring an extraordinary collection of historical manuscripts and handwritten documents. On an episode of The Book Review titled "Robert Caro on How He Does It" released on July 18, 2024, Tina Jordan discussed perusing this visual volume. Jordan noted that she was not currently reading anything light, explaining that looking through the catalog felt less like traditional reading and more like examining a museum collection. She mentioned that the book served as the companion piece to an exhibit held at the Morgan Library, which was located just a short distance away from the studio. Jordan also noted that co-participant Greg Coles had previously visited the same exhibition. By sharing her experience with the catalog, Jordan gave listeners a unique look into the art of handwriting and the historical significance preserved within the Morgan Library's walls, blending literary discussion with tangible cultural artifacts in a way that highlighted the beauty and intimacy of historical penmanship.
Who recommended it
- Tina Jordan Recommended
Tina Jordan — 2 mentions
“I have the magic of handwriting which is the catalog that accompanied a an exhibit at the Morgan Library”
“I'm not reading anything light it's almost not like really reading it's it's sort of like looking I have the magic of handwriting which is the catalog that accompanied a an exhibit at the Morgan Library which is just a few blocks from here which I think Greg you said you saw”